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APARAJITASTUTI – Hymn to the Invincible Devi

Articles, Sadhana, ShaktiOctober 17, 2018515Views 1Like 0Comments

The Chandipath is divided into three sections - charitras - each being equivalent to one of the three Veda-s: Rig, Sama, Yajur. The 3rd Charitra is the domain of Maharasraswati, and has given rise to some of the greatest theological and metaphorical interpretations of Shakta doctrine. The Bija of this section is Klim, which is…

Devi Stuti: Symbolism of Madhu and Kaitabh

Articles, ShaktiOctober 12, 2018320Views 1Like 0Comments

One of the most beautiful sections of the #Caṇḍī Pāṭha is the stuti to the Devi done by Brahma, so that Vishnu can fight with the Asura-pair named Madhu and Kaitabha. The names Madhu and Kaitabh most easily remind us of madhu - honey, and a play on the word kITa - insect, a…

Siddha Kunjika Stotram

Articles, Sadhana, ShaktiAugust 9, 20182KViews 6Likes 2Comments

The modern text of the Chandipath that comes to us is an aggregate of various stotras and parts which were added over time, around the core of the 13 main chapters and which are helpful for sadhana. At the very end of the text we have the Siddha Kunjika Stotram which is often regarded as…